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quadriplegia

/kwɒdriːˈpliːdʒə/ noun · British & US
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What does quadriplegia mean?

noun

Quadriplegia is a medical condition in which a person has lost the use of all four limbs. It is often caused by a spinal cord injury.

Example

"The patient was left with quadriplegia after the car accident."

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